Public notices for July 10

Fri, 07/10/2026 - 6:00am

PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Regular Meeting of St. Mary Parish School Board
06/04/2026
05:30 PM
Evans Medine Meeting Room
474 Hwy 317, Centerville, LA 70522
MEETING
MINUTES
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Attendance
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Voting Members
Guienzy Brent, Board Member
Dr. Tammie Wilson, Board Member - Vice President
Lindsey Anslem, Board Member
Debra Jones, Board Member
Ginger Griffin, Board Member
Chad Paradee, Board Member
Alaina Black, Board Member - President
Andrew Mancuso, Board Member
Rhonda Dennis, Board Member
Lawrence Guillory, Board Member
Absent Board Member
Marilyn LaSalle, Board Member
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I. Meeting Called to Order (Mrs. Black)
The meeting was called to order by President Black.
1. Roll Call (Dr. Sanders)
The roll call was conducted by Dr. Sanders.
II. Opening of Regular Meeting
The St. Mary Parish School Board met in regular session on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Evans Medine Meeting Room at the Central Office Complex in Centerville, Louisiana for the following purposes and to take whatever actions necessary. The meeting may be viewed online at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnZ1z15loF_FZnVcBe09cRQ
1. Invocation (Mr. Holmes)
Mr. Holmes gave the Invocation.
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America (Mrs. Black)
President Black led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
III. Appearances
1. Recognition of the 2025-2026 retirees. (Ms. Estay)
Ms. Estay recognized and introduced the 2025–2026 St. Mary Parish School Board retirees in attendance as follows:
Patricia Harrington – 25 years of service
Felicia Henry – 37 years of service
Terry Jo Candella – 32 years of service
Wayne Mire – 5 years of service
Myra Wiggins – 13 years of service
Brenda Preston – 15 years of service
Gale Thomas – 20 years of service
Shirley Jones – 50 years of service
Additional retirees not in attendance were also acknowledged, including Brad Wiese, Ricky Cook, Marla Calamia, Eric Logerman, Kim Philbrook, Kim Mire, Susan Aucoin, Norma Troquille, Christine Comeaux, Paul Gilder, Shawna Davis, Kathy Thomas, Donna Broussard, and Patricia Meehan.
2. Recognition of Manuel Building Foundation Winners. (Dr. Sanders)
Dr. Sanders recognized the Manual Builders Foundation award re- cipients and ex- plained the annual program honors outstanding educators nominated by students, parents, and staff as follows:
Kaylee Kidder - Hattie A. Watts Elementary School — 2nd Place
Theri Jo Candella — Centerville School - 1st Place
Donella Wagner - Raintree Elementary School - Grand Prize
Dr. Sanders not-ed there were numerous additional nominees recognized for their contributions.
IV. Approval of Amended Agenda (Mrs. Black)
There was no amended agenda.
V. Approval of Official School Board Minutes (Mrs. Black)
1. Regular Meeting: May 7, 2026
The board ap- proved the official school board minutes from the regular school board meeting held on May 7, 2026, as presented.
Motion made by: Debra Jones
Motion seconded by: Dr. Tammie Wilson
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
VI. Approval of Consent Agenda (Mrs. Black)
President Black stated that board members can re- move any of the items on the consent agenda for further discussion in the regular proceedings. Dr. Sanders read aloud the items on the consent agenda.
1. *Award Bids: Child Nutrition Department Items: Juice, Milk, Produce, Dry and Canned Foods, Frozen Foods and Meat, Paper and Cleaning, Small Kitchen Equipment. (Ms. Chaisson)
2. *Proclamations:
A. *Juneteenth (Ms. Mitchell)
B. *America 250 - Independence Day (Ms. Mitchell)
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve all consent items as presented by Dr. Sanders.
Motion made by: Ginger Griffin
Motion seconded by: Rhonda Dennis
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
VII. Personnel
1. Review and approve revised job descriptions (Ms. Estay)
A. Assistant Coach
B. Athletic Director
C. Bus Coordinator
D. Head Coach
E. Instructional Music
F. Maintenance Technician 3
G. Maintenance Technician 4
H. Maintenance Technician 7 Electrical
I. Maintenance Technician 7 HVAC
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve all job descriptions in globo as presented by Ms. Estay.
Motion made by: Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Lindsey Anslem
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
VIII. Business Affairs
1. Receive Group Health Insurance Premium to Claims Summary Report (Mr. James Perez)
Before beginning the group health insurance update, Mr. Perez asked Mrs. Voisin to re- port on the recent Blue Cross settlement. Mrs. Voisin explained the district received a $485,933.09 settlement payment, which has been deposited into the general fund pending guidance from legal counsel and auditors regarding the permissible uses of these funds for the 26-27 budget. Mr. Perez then provided the insurance update, noting a positive year-to-date outlook, including approximately $1.2 million in claims recovery, resulting in an adjusted loss ratio of 74.78 percent. However, claims are slightly higher than last year and are expected to increase during the summer months.
2. Approve Louisiana Compliance Questionnaires of audit engagement entities and adopt the Resolution for audit purposes. (Mrs. Voisin)
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaires of audit engagement entities and adopt the Resolution for audit purposes, as presented by Mrs. Voisin.
Motion made by: Guienzy Brent
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
Yes: Guienzy Brent
Yes: Dr. Tammie Wilson
Yes: Lindsey Anslem
Yes: Debra Jones
Yes: Ginger Griffin
Yes: Chad Paradee
Yes: Alaina Black
Yes: Andrew Mancuso
Yes: Rhonda Dennis
Yes: Lawrence Guillory
The motion passed with ten (10) votes in favor and one (1) absent.
3. Discuss and/or take action concerning contract with Superintendent-Elect. (Mrs. Black)
A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the contract for Superintendent Elect Dr. Sanders. The superintendent’s contract included a base salary of $158,000, a $1,000 monthly car and phone allowance, and a term ending December 31, 2028. A clause was added to the contract that stated, “In the event the Superintendent goes on sick or any other leave, for a period of thirty (30) days or more, the Superintendent shall not be entitled to the $1,000 per month payment until such time as the Superintendent returns to work.”
It was noted that the superintendent declined paid health insurance, leave payouts, and a 2 percent annual raise, instead opting for a higher base salary and a 1 percent annual increase based on satisfactory evaluation. She also declined enhanced (2.0 in- dex) state and federal raises and will receive the same increases as district employees.
It was reported that the overall compensation package is comparable to similar districts and aligns with prior compensation when previous benefits are considered.
Motion made by: Lawrence Guillory
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
IX. Staff Re- ports
1. Chief Financial Officer’s Re- port (Mrs. Voisin)
A. Sales Tax Update
Mrs. Voisin re- ported that, ten months into the fiscal year, sales tax collections are approximately 4 percent above budget, with April collections totaling approximately $2.409 million, exceeding the budget by about $71,000.
B. Financial Statements (Major Funds Only)
Financial statements actuals through May 2026 were included in the Board packet.
C. Other Significant Items
2. Consider scheduling the 2026-2027 General Funds, Maintenance District Funds, and School Food Service Funds Budget Workshop and the District Board Member Workshop. (Dr. Sanders)
The 2026–2027 General Fund, Maintenance District Funds, and School Food Service Funds Budget Workshop, together with the District Board Member Workshop, were scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., to be held in the Evans Medine Meeting Room, 474 Highway 317, Centerville, Louisiana.
X. Superintendent’s Report (Dr. Sanders)
Dr. Sanders re- ported that district educators attended the Louisiana Department of Education Teacher Leader Summit and returned with ideas for the up- coming school year. She noted that Patterson Junior High Principal Lauren Rentrop was nam-ed a finalist for State Principal of the Year. Dr. Sanders further reported that summer professional development is underway, including a recent Career and Technical Education (CTE) retreat and leadership training sessions for administrators, and announced that the district will observe Juneteenth on June 19, 2026.
XI. Resolution of Respect (Ms. Estay)
Ms. Estay read aloud the Resolutions of Respect for the late Kevin Theriot (retired school secretary), Lynette Hernandez (retired business teacher), and Laura Williams (retired custodian).
XII. Executive Session (Mrs. Black)
1. Consider en- tering into executive session, pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17(A)(2), to discuss the status and strategy in the matter entitled: Adam Rhodes v. St. Mary Parish School Board, Suit No. 138911, Div “E”, 16th Judicial District Court, Parish St. Mary.
The Board en- tered into the executive session.
Motion made by: Ginger Griffin
Motion seconded by: Dr. Tammie Wilson
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
The Board re- turned to regular session.
Motion made by: Andrew Mancuso
Motion seconded by: Debra Jones
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
2. Consideration and/or action in the matter entitled: Adam Rhodes v. St. Mary Parish School Board, Suit No. 138911, Div “E”, 16th Judicial District Court, Parish St. Mary.
A second agenda item for the executive session was noted, but no action was re- quired.
XIII. Closing - Adjournment (Mrs. Black)
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Motion made by: Dr. Tammie Wilson
Motion seconded by: Guienzy Brent
Voting results: Unanimously Ap- proved
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Lynette
Hernandez
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Lynette Hernandez, and
WHEREAS, her untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired business teacher and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of respect for the late Lynette Hernandez, and extend to her bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, endeavor to express the high regard in which we held her in life and honor her memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Lynette Hernandez, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for her.
This Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 4th of June, 2026.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Rachael C. Sanders, Ed. D.,
SECRETARY
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Kevin Theriot
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Kevin Theriot, and
WHEREAS, his untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired school secretary and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of respect for the late Kevin Theriot, and extend to his bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, en- deavor to express the high regard in which we held him in life and honor his memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Kevin Theriot, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for him.
This Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 4th of June, 2026.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Rachael C. Sanders Ed.D.
RACHAEL C. SANDERS, Ed. D.,
SECRETARY
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF
Laura Williams
WHEREAS, Al- mighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has taken from our midst Laura Williams, and
WHEREAS, her untimely death has deprived the St. Mary Parish School System of a retired custodian and a fine citizen;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- SOLVED that the St. Mary Parish School Board and the people attending this Board meeting, rise and bow our heads in silent prayer out of respect for the late Laura Williams, and extend to her bereaved family our sincere condolences in this, their hour of sorrow; and in these inadequate words, en- deavor to express the high regard in which we held her in life and honor her memory in death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-ED that a copy of this resolution be inscribed on a separate page of the official proceedings of this meeting; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the be- reaved family of Laura Williams, and that this meeting adjourns out of respect for her.
This Resolution was therefore de- clared approved and adopted this 4th of June, 2026.
(S) Alaina L. Black
ALAINA L. BLACK,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
(S) Rachael C. Sanders, Ed. D.,
SECRETARY
Adv. July 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, July 20, 2026, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE RE- QUEST:
Rezoning of property by JLK Trust by John M. Kent, Jr., represented by Paul J. Mayronne from Existing Neighborhood (EN3) Zoned District to Light Industrial (LI) Zoned District located at 1310 Duhon Blvd., Amelia, LA 70340 – Sec 44 T16S R13E; -Parcel Id# 3494221036.00 - Lot 7 Being 1.79 AC Por Tract Q Situated in Sec 44 T16S R13E included in 215.21 AC Tract “ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZAABBCCDDEEFFGGHHA” per map 34X 236649 ACQ. 412 336637. -1318 Du- hon Blvd., Amelia, LA 70340 – Sec 44 T16S R13E; -Parcel Id# 3494221035.00 - Lot 8 Being 1.83 AC Por Tract Q Situated in Sec 44 T16S R13E included in 215.21 AC Tract “ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZAABBCCDDEEFFGGHHA” per map 34X 236649 ACQ. 412 336637.- 1326 Duhon Blvd Amelia, LA 70340 – Sec 44 T16S R13E; -Parcel Id# 3494221034.00- Lot 9 Being 1.79 AC Por Tract Q Situated in Sec 44 T16S R13E included in 215.21 AC Tract “ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZAABBCCDDEEFFGGHHA” per map 34X 236649 ACQ. 412 336637. - 1334 Duhon Blvd Amelia, LA 70340 – Sec 44 T16S R13E; -Parcel Id# 3494221033.00 - Lot 10 Being 1.79 Ac Por Tract Q Situated in Sec 44 T16S R13E included in 215.21 Ac Tract “ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZAABBCCDDEEFFGGHHA” per map 34X 236649 ACQ. 412 336637. - 1342 Duhon Blvd Amelia, LA 70340 – Sec 44 T16S R13E; -Parcel Id# 3494221032.00 - Lot 11 Being 1.81 Ac Por Tract Q Situated in Sec 44 T16S R13E included in 215.21 Ac Tract “ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZAABBCCDDEEFFGGHHA” per map 34X 236649 ACQ. 412 336637. - 1350 Duhon Blvd Amelia, LA 70340 – Sec 44 T16S R13E; -Parcel Id# 3494221031.00 - Lot 12 Being 1.81 Ac Por Tract Q Situated in Sec 44 T16S R13E included in 215.21 Ac Tract “ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZAABBCCDDEEFFGGHHA” per map 34X 236649 ACQ. 412 336637.- 1358 Duhon Blvd Amelia, LA 70340 – Sec 44 T16S R13E; -Parcel Id# 3494221030.00 - Lot 13 Being 1.82 Ac Por Tract Q Situated in Sec 44 T16S R13E included in 215.21 Ac Tract “ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZAABBCCDDEEFFGGHHA” per map 34X 236649 ACQ. 412 336637.- 1362 Du- hon Blvd Amelia, LA 70340 – Sec 44 T16S R13E; -Parcel Id# 3494221029.00 - Lot 14 Being 1.85 Ac Por Tract Q Situated in sec 44 T16S R13E included in 215.21 Ac Tract “ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZAABBCCDDEEFFGGHHA” per map 34X 236649 ACQ. 412 336637.- 1368 Duhon Blvd Amelia, LA 70340 – Sec 44 T16S R13E; -Parcel Id# 3494221028.00 - Lot 15 Being 1.87 Ac Por Tract Q Situated in sec 44 T16S R13E included in 215.21 AC Tract “ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZAABBCCDDEEFFGGHHA” per map 34X 236649 ACQ. 412 336637. (Zon-1508)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Re- quest.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. July 3, 10 and 17, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the court room of the City Court Building on Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026, to hear applications and/or objections to the following variances to the zoning ordinance.
1. MATTHEW & JENNIFER DRAGNA-1009 HICKORY STREET-MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
PARCEL #3194401405.00
ZONING DISTRICT “R-1C” RESIDENTIAL
REQUEST PERMISSION TO DEVIATE FROM THE ESTABLISHED 20’ (TWENTY FOOT) FRONT YARD SETBACK TO 8’ (EIGHT FOOT) SETBACK, AS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 126-47 OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES. IF APPROVED, THE VARIANCE WOULD ALLOW THE APPLICANTS TO BUILD A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE.
(NOTE: AS WITH ANY RE- QUEST FOR DEVIATION, WATER RUNOFF ISSUES COULD ARISE, THUS A MITIGATION PLAN SHALL BE EVALUATED AND APPROVED.)
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, at said time and place will hear any and all objections to the proposed application. After hearing and passing on such objections, if any there be, said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will proceed if they so determine to act on the applications, all in accordance with law (LA R.S. 33:4727).
BOARD OF AD- JUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY
Adv. July 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission
P. O. Box 181
Berwick, La 70342
MINUTES
June 1, 2026
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Stewart at 6:00 PM.
Present: Karen Sehon, Tim Kyle, Chris Cooper, Calvin Sanders, Sr., Johnny Olivier, Brandon Monceaux, and Michael Stewart. Absent – Cody Fontenot.
Mr. Stewart asked if anyone had a public comment. No comment.
The board went over the minutes of the previous month’s meeting. Mr. Cooper moved to disburse the reading of the minutes and accept. Mr. Kyle seconded the motion. All in favor – I.
The board then went over the treasurer’s report. Mr. Cooper motioned to approve the treasurer’s report and sign checks if all are in order. Mr. Monceaux seconded the motion. All in favor – I.
Mr. Duncan with Providence Engineering reported a great meeting with Mr. Sanders and Mr. Stewart re- garding needs of the system. Mr. Kyle suggested getting a system assessment completed. Mr. Duncan spoke with St. Mary Parish about holding a team meeting this week to discuss the system. On the team meeting, Mr. Governale with St. Mary Parish, Mallory with Lida core, and Mr. Duncan. They will look at grants and how to proceed. We need an assessment grant to get the priority list of needs/repairs. Mr. Duncan volunteered to be the person of contact. He will send the team call information to Mr. Sanders and Mr. Stewart. The main part of the meeting is to hear what various grants will be available next year.
Mr. Sanders re- ported on the monthly maintenance. The Connex box has lights and electrical connections. Station 5 has a new pump. It is now using a 2-pump system. We passed the quarterly toxicity. All reports are current and up to date. On 5/14 there was a meeting to explain the buoys and answer questions to other entities. He will get pricing miltronics to upgrade the stations. The force main 1423 River Rd. is leaking and the line needs replacing. This is the line from the graveyard to Turtle Corner. Currently the line is made up of multiple materials. We will change to C900. We will be assessing to see about a grant. Station 2 doors have been changed. Station 6 will have Crane 1 assess for upgrade. We will be ready for hurricane season.
Mr. Monceaux motions to accept the official journal – The Morgan City Daily Review. Mr. Cooper seconds the motion. All in favor – I.
The insurance renewal packet was passed out. The policy renewal date is July 2, 2026. Mr. Cooper motions to accept the insurance re- newal as written. Mr. Monceaux seconded the motion. All in favor – I.
Mr. Sanders, with the help of Mrs. Sehon has contacted govdeals.com to set up an online auction of surplus items. Mr. Sanders will invite the representative to come to the plant to gather photos to go with the information sent to them. He is hoping to have it going by August.
During the month, the board asked Mrs. Sehon her last increase in salary. In March 2025, it increased to $900/month.
Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2026.
Having no further business, Mr. Monceaux has motioned to ad- journ the meeting. Mr. Kyle seconded the motion.
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Chairperson
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Secretary/
Treasurer
Adv. July 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 2436
An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a
Specific Use.
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2014, the St. Mary Parish Council adopted Ordinance No. 1973 – St. Mary Parish Unified De- velopment Code, and
WHEREAS, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits provides a process for the granting of a specific use, and
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana:
SECTION I - That certain tract of land described in Exhibit “A” is hereby approved and granted a specific use to allow for Dirt Pit (with Pond Reclamation).
This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force upon publication in the official journal of the Parish.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this 27th day of May 2026; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 24th day of June 2026; was adopted by the following vote on the 24th day of June 2026.
AYES: Rodney Olander, David Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. He- bert, James Davis, Jr., Mark A. Du- hon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, and Rev. Craig Mathews.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: J Ina
APPROVED
s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g Lisa C.
Morgan
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
This Ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 29th day of June 2026 at the hour of 9:37 a.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY
PARISH
This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 29th day of June 2026 at 3:33 p.m.
EXHIBIT “A”
Name: Laura’s Beach Dream LLC
Address: 4891 Hwy 87
Franklin, LA
Parcel Id# 2144841024.00 - 17.28 AC Being Por 121.91 AC Tract above by Fuselier and below by Columbia Sugarco Situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E Lying South Of Hwy 87 Acq. 371009 & 2144841025.00 - 6.30 AC Tract III Per Plat 173 302174 Also Be- ing Por 121.91 AC Tract above by Fuselier and below by Columbia Sugar Co Situated in Sec 371009
Currently Zon-ed: Agricultural (AG) Zoned District
Specific Use Purpose: Dirt Pit (with Pond Reclamation)
Adv. July 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE
NO. 2437
An Ordinance authorizing the Parish of St. Mary to accept and execute an Act of Donation of Ash Street in Garden City Subdivision from Huth and Aycock, LLC
BE IT OR- DAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council:
SECTION 1. That the Parish of St. Mary accept and execute an Act of Street Donation of Ash Street in Garden City Subdivision from Huth and Aycock, LLC in accordance with the basic terms and conditions contained in Ex- hibit “A” attached hereto.
SECTION 2. That Sam Jones, Parish President is authorized to execute such Do- nation on behalf of the Parish Council.
SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby re- pealed.
This ordinance shall become effective upon publication.
This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this the 27th day of May 2026, having been published in accordance with law and having been heard in a public hearing in Franklin, Louisiana on the 24th day of June 2026 was adopted by the following vote on the 24th day of June 2026:
AYES: Rodney Olander, David Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Patrick J. He- bert, James Davis, Jr., Mark A. Du- hon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, and Rev. Craig Mathews.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: J Ina
APPROVED:
s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo
GWENDOLYN L.
HIDALGO,
CHAIRPERSON
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
ATTEST:
s/g Lisa C.
Morgan
LISA C.
MORGAN,
CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL
This Ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 29th day of June 2026 at the hour of 9:37 a.m.
APPROVED:
s/g Sam Jones
SAM JONES,
PRESIDENT
ST. MARY PARISH
This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 29th day of June 2026 at the hour of 3:33 p.m.
The Exhibits to this ordinance have not been published. Said Exhibits are on file with the minutes of the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana, Courthouse, 5th Floor, Franklin Louisiana 70538, and are available for inspection during regular business hours weekdays, Monday through Friday.
Adv. July 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Seismic Public Meeting Notice
To the Citizens and Landowners of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.
Echo Ocean Science LLC will be conducting seismic activity within the waters of West Cote Blanche Bay. The activity area is located 5 miles southeast of the Port of West St. Mary and 11.5 miles southwest of Franklin, LA. A seismic energy source will be de- ployed from a survey vessel at two fixed locations within the activity area. The energy source used will be a compressed air source deployed to a depth of 3 ft below the water surface. This energy source will be activated repeatedly at each of the two locations dur-ing the survey. Seismic receiver instruments will be deployed within the boreholes of existing oil wells with the activity area. There will not be any seismic receiver instruments, cables, or ropes deployed on the seafloor as part of this project.
The survey will begin on approximately 1 August, 2026 and last until approximately 14 August, 2026.
To provide the public with additional information regarding the seismic survey, Echo Ocean Science LLC and LDWF will hold a public meeting at 6:00 pm on 14 July, 2026. The meeting will be held at Council Room in City Hall at 300 Iberia Street, in Franklin, LA 70538.
For additional details pertaining to the seismic survey prior to the public meeting, contact Edward Majzlik (346) 436-2534.
An outline of the seismic project showing the potential area to be affected is located at
wlf.louisiana.gov/page/seismic-exploration-permits under Current Public Notices. Any public comments should be submitted to Joe Maryman at jmaryman@wlf.la.gov.
Adv. June 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, July 1, 3, 8 and 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance with the provisions of the Laws of the State of Louisiana for the purpose of satisfying the lien of the undersigned for charges incurred for storage of the property described below, notice is hereby given that such property will be sold at public auction by Hwy. 90 Mini Storage at its storage facilities at 7302 Hwy. 182 E., Morgan City, LA 70380 on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M.
The following includes a general description of the property and unit number:
Name, Description, Unit
William La- Point, Sr. – handicapped mobility scooter, oven rack, kitchen pots/utensils, cooking ware, totes, misc., etc. Unit #16
Brandy Stu- chel – bicycles, box fan, Hot Wheels sets, bags, misc, etc. Unit #52
Brandy Stu-chel – mattress, box spring, suitcases, clothes, shoes, bags, misc, etc. Unit #62
The undersigned reserves the right to bid on the property. Sale subject to prior cancellation in the event that the storage fees are paid by the occupant prior to the sale. Reservations are re- quired, 985-384-3622 Thane G. Aucoin @ Hwy. 90 Mini Storage.
Adv. July 10 and 15, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Hearing Notice
St. Mary Parish Communications District
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the St. Mary Parish Communications District Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on a proposed Resolution pursuant to LA R.S. 33:9109, as amended by Louisiana Legislature (ACT 947 of the 2026 Regular Session), updating the emergency telephone service charge on wireless telecommunications service from $1.25 to $2.00 to be levied within the jurisdiction of the District, on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the St. Mary Parish Communications District’s office building located at 1200 David Drive, Suite B, Morgan City, Louisiana.
Martha Randle
Executive Director
Adv. July 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH WATER & SEWER COMMISSION NO. 1
834 WATERWORKS ROAD
P.O. BOX 309
AMELIA, LA. 70340
REGULAR
SESSION
JULY 1, 2026
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 met in regular session on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, and was held at the office in Amelia, Louisiana at 6:00 P.M.
The President, Kenneth Mire called the meeting to order.
The Office Manager performed a roll call.
Board members present: Kenneth Mire, Rose Johnson, Leroy Trim and Charles Walters
Absent: Oscar Toups came in at 6:12 PM
Others Present: Brian Tabor, Larry Barras and Amanda LaCoste,
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Public Comment/Appearances: Kayla Dupre representing Darnall, Sikes & Frederick
Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 and the Special meeting on June 10, 2026
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Rose Johnson to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes for Regular meeting held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 and Special meeting held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. All voted ayes. Motion passed.
Executive Session (if necessary):
A. Discussion of pending litigation captioned “In the Matter of the Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability of Deloach Marine Services, LLC, as Owner Pro-Hac Vice and Operator of M/V Miss Mollye D,” bearing Civil Action No. 3:22-cv-00416 in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana in- volving Deloach, LA DOTD and the Commission re- garding the allision into the Bayou Ramos Bridge and the damaged water line.
B. To receive oral report regarding potential litigation and/or for the purpose of providing legal services related to the filing and litigation of a civil action for Rehabilitation of Gravity Filters at Water Treatment Plant project pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 42:17 that, in pertinent part, reads as follows:
A. A public body may hold an executive session pursuant to R.S. 42:16 for one or more of the following reasons:
(2) Strategy sessions or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining, prospective litigation after formal written demand, or litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body.
Unfinished Business:
None
New Business:
A. Discussion and any action on matter discussed in executive session.
Allowed for public comment: None
B. Discussion and any action on the 2025 Audit Approval Presentation, presented by
Kayla Dupre.
Allowed for public comment: None
Reports:
A. Engineering Report: None
B. Managers’ Report –None
C. Outstanding Bills Report
A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve payment of the outstanding monthly bills. All voted ayes. Motion passed.
Other Business Allowed Under Act 861
Adjournment
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Rose Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 6: 25 P.M. All voted ayes. Motion passed.
———————
Kenneth Mire,
President
———————
Leroy Trim,
Vice President

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PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
WAX LAKE EAST DRAINAGE
DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
June 2, 2026
6:00 p.m.
PATTERSON, LOUISIANA
The Wax Lake East Drainage District (“WLEDD”) met on this date at 6:00 p.m. with Chairman Wayne Cantrell presiding and the following members present: Chad Ross, Bill Miller, William Hidalgo Jr., Chris Cooper and Chris Begnaud.
Absent: Raymond Beadle Jr.
Also present: Corey Aucoin, Supervisor, Jonathan Miller, Giroir Mud Boats, Joel Miller, Miller Engineering & Associates and Paige Voisin.
Mr. Hidalgo moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 5, 2026, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Ross seconded the motion which carried.
Board reviewed prepared financial statements. Mr. Ross moved, and Mr. Cooper seconded a motion, which was carried, to accept the financial reports, payables report, authorize the Chairman to sign all necessary reports and to make all necessary transfers to cover payables for the month of June 2026.
Mr. Paige Voisin was recognized as possible replacement for vacant Board seat.
There being no further business Mr. Cooper made a motion for adjournment. Mr. Hidalgo seconded the motion which carried.
Attest:
/s/ Wayne Cantrell,
Chairman
Wax Lake East Drainage District
/s/ Rhonda
Patterson,
Secretary
Wax Lake East Drainage District
Adv. July 10, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH
SCHOOL
BOARD
PUBLIC
NOTICE: VIRTUAL
SURPLUS
PROPERTY
AUCTION
The St. Mary
Parish School
Board hereby gives
public notice that
surplus technology
items owned by the
St. Mary Parish
School Board will
be offered for sale
through a virtual
public auction
conducted on Gov-
Deals.com. The
items are no longer
needed for school
purposes.
Online Auction
Dates:
The online surplus
auction will
open for bidding
on Friday, July
10, 2026 and will
close on Monday
July 27, 2026 at 10
a.m. (CT)
The auction will
include, but is not
limited to, the following
items:
•Computer carts
•Desktop computers
•Televisions
• P r o m e t h e a n
boards and accessories
•Computer monitors
•Printers
•Overhead projectors
All bidding will
be conducted online
through Gov-
Deals. Interested
parties may view
available items,
register, and place
bids by visiting
GovDeals.com.
Item descriptions,
photographs, auction
terms, and
bidding instructions
will be available
on the auction
website.
All items are
being sold as-is,
where-is, to the
highest bidder,
with no warranties
or guarantees expressed
or implied
at board’s approval.
Terms of Sale:
•Payment must
be made in full, in
accordance with
G o v D e a l s . c o m
buyer agreements.
•Buyers are responsible
for removal
and transportation
of purchased
items, in
accordance with
G o v D e a l s . c o m
buyer agreements.
•All items must
be removed by
scheduled appointment.
•Pickup must be
scheduled within
48 hours of payment.
The St. Mary
Parish School
Board reserves the
right to reject any
and all bids and to
withdraw items
from the auction at
any time when
deemed to be in the
best interest of the
School Board.
For additional
information regarding
the auction,
please contact
Mrs. Jackee’ Jackson
at 337-836-
9661 at St. Mary
Parish School
Board Central
Office.
Important Notice:
The buyer is
fully responsible
for loading the
entire purchased
lot, which may require
the use of a
forklift or pallet
jack with lift gate.
Employees of the
St. Mary Parish
School Board and
their immediate
family members
are prohibited from
placing bids on any
listed items.
Adv. July 10 and
15, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
A MEETING OF
THE LEPA
BOARD OF
D I R E C T O R S
WILL BE HELD
AT THE LEPA
MAIN OFFICE
LOCATED AT 210
VENTURE WAY,
L A F A Y E T T E ,
L O U I S I A N A
70507, ON
THURSDAY, JULY
16, 2026 AT 10:30
A.M.
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
MEETING
AGENDA
M E E T I N G
DATE: July 16,
2026
M E E T I N G
PLACE: LEPA
Main Office, 210
Venture Way,
Lafayette, LA
TIME: 10:30 A.
M.
ITEM 1 Call to
Order
ITEM 2 Pledge
of Allegiance
ITEM 3 Roll Call
ITEM 4 Approval
of the Minutes
of the May 21,
2026 Board of
Directors Meeting
ITEM 5 Ratification
of the final
actions authorized
by the Operating
Committee at the
Meetings of such
Committee held on
April 16, 2026.
ITEM 6 OLD
BUSINESS
(a) Report on
Wholesale Power
Costs and Residential
Retail Rates
(b) Discussion
on Rodemacher
Unit 2
(c) Update on
LEPA FRS Energy
Prepay
(d) Discussion
on LEPA Member
City Salary Survey
(e) Discussion on
any other outstanding
items of
Old Business
ITEM 7 NEW
BUSINESS
(a) Discussion
on Potential New
LEPA Position for
2027 Budget
(b) Recommendation
for LEPA
Decision on Future
Fuel Supply for
Rodemacher Unit
2 – Joe Rogers,
Legend Consulting
ITEM 8 ADJOURNMENT
Individuals with
a disability that
falls under the
Americans with
Disabilities Act
who wish to participate
electronically
in the meetings,
please call (337)
269-4046 at least
24 hours in advance
of the meeting
in order for us
to accommodate
you.
Adv. July 10, 2026

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